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  • Jake Paul: You Can’t Call 911 If You Dislike ICE

    Jake Paul: You Can’t Call 911 If You Dislike ICE

    Digital Phablet – The controversial boxer and influencer Jake Paul recently stirred discussions on X (formerly Twitter) after posting to his official account in defense of ICE and criticizing popular singer Billie Eilish over her comments at the 2026 Grammys.

    Paul stated, “If you don’t like ICE, then you can’t call 911 when you’re in trouble. If you don’t respect law enforcement officers, then you shouldn’t rely on them.”

    He also added, “When Billie Eilish’s home gets broken into, it’s not gonna be ‘f*** ICE,’ I can guarantee that.”

    The post attracted over four million views and 54,000 likes. Paul responded to his own tweet with, “Wait, technically, she can’t get broken into because she stole the land lololol.”

    Jake Paul: If You Disagree with ICE, You Can’t Call 911

    If you don’t like ICE, then you can’t call 911 when you’re in trouble.
    If you don’t respect law enforcement officers, then you shouldn’t depend on them.
    When Billie Eilish’s home gets broken into, it’s not gonna be ‘f*** ICE,’ I can promise you that.

    — Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 7, 2026

    This post sparked considerable debate on the platform, with many activists criticizing the influencer for his political stance on the issue.

    One user commented, “Can’t even blame you. All those blows to your head over the years have probably messed with your brain.”

    Another added, “ICE doesn’t respond to 911 calls, you absolute idiot. That’s toddler-level logic: ‘If you don’t like one government agency, you can’t use any government service.’”

    Conversely, some users supported Paul’s opinion. A social media commenter responded, “It’s not even her home; it can’t be burglarized on stolen land.”

    According to various reports from the U.S., Jake Paul is currently in Italy attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games alongside U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Paul attended the hockey match between the U.S. and Finland, which ended with a 5-0 victory for Team USA.

    The influencer’s fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, is representing the Netherlands at the event as a speed skater.

  • Threads’ New Tools Calm Commentary Chaos And Enhance Discovery

    Threads’ New Tools Calm Commentary Chaos And Enhance Discovery

    Meta is enhancing its Threads platform, which competes with X, by introducing new features that allow users to increase the visibility of their profiles and content through topics. This update also provides users with greater control over post interactions. A key addition is the inclusion of profile topics.

    With this update, users can now add up to ten topics in their social bios, facilitating easier discovery of accounts that share similar interests. Notably, clicking on a topic in someone else’s bio will direct you to their related posts.

    This feature is supported by a new system that enables users to tag topics in their posts. “While composing posts, you’ll receive prompts to include trending topics or ones connected to your previous content, making it easier for your audience to find your posts,” Meta stated in a blog announcement.

    Adding topics to Threads bio.
    Meta

    According to internal data, Meta reports that posts featuring topic tags tend to attract more views. Furthermore, users now have options to control who is able to reply to or quote-share their posts.

    Threads has introduced four interaction settings for posts: anyone can respond, only followers can engage, just followed profiles, and accounts that were mentioned. Additionally, users can customize their default feed view for when they open the app.

    Adding topics to Threads post.
    Meta

    In an effort to enhance the video playback experience, Meta has revamped the video player on Threads. The updated player now includes pause/play functionality, along with rewind and fast-forward buttons.

    Additionally, an interactive progress bar at the bottom allows users to navigate through the video content easily. A significant new feature implemented this week is the introduction of community notes on Threads, paralleling similar features on Instagram and Facebook.

    Post interaction tool on Threads.
    Meta

    Meta has recently announced the conclusion of its third-party fact-checking initiative, transitioning to a community-sourced system that allows users to flag potentially misleading content. Contributors will collectively determine whether a post is problematic.

    If a consensus is reached, a public note—limited to 500 characters—will be appended to the relevant post, providing additional context through a associated link. Testing of community notes began on March 18 in the U.S., with support for six languages.

    Importantly, adding a community note to a post will not result in any penalties for the post or the user who published it. “We anticipate that Community Notes will be less biased than the previous third-party fact-checking program, and will be capable of operating on a larger scale once fully deployed,” the company stated.